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Old Shawnee Days was established in 1968 as a free festival to build community spirit by bringing the residents of Shawnee together to celebrate summer. Originally established by the Shawnee Historical Society, the effort was taken over by a new 501c3, the Old Shawnee Days Society, in 1997. This group still creates the festival and the events surrounding it each year with thousands of volunteer hours.

The Festival still operates with Free Admission for everyone and has grown to an event enjoyed by the entire Kansas City metro area.

Vendor fees and donations supporting the festival also go to create the Becky Nicks’ Junior Pioneer Scholarship, awarded to two Shawnee students each year.

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